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Astronomers discover galaxy with 3 supermassive black holes

The unusually close trifecta of black holes will likely merge into one giant entity over the next several hundred million years.




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Strange objects found orbiting our galaxy's supermassive black hole

Researchers studying the mysterious objects say the look like blobs of gas but behave like stars.




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There's a radio signal from deep space that's repeating every 16 days

A mysterious radio signal from deep space appears to be repeating every 16 days.




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This plan proves the open kitchen should die

Everyone spends all their time in open kitchens. Here's why they should get out of there.




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People over 65 share 7 times as much fake news as young people

Older people tend to be more conservative, and tend to hit the share button a lot more often.




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Why pedestrian deaths are a public health crisis

It's time to prioritize walking over driving. Cities have to change their priorities and start investing in safe transportation alternatives like walking.



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It's not just old people who are digitally illiterate

People of every age are generating and circulating misinformation and lies, not just baby boomers.




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What will happen when 20 percent of the population is over 65?

In Japan, they call it "rougai." In North America, the rage against older generations is about to get much, much worse.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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What happens when 'Young-Old' baby boomers become 'Old-Old'?

I offended people with my previous post about aging boomers, but my goal was to draw attention to a looming problem that we need to deal with.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why do people always say they feel younger than they are?

Everybody is avoiding the stigma of being old. Here's why we need to get over it.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Older people are spending way more time looking at screens, new research finds

Older people are also spending far less time socializing or reading. That's not a healthy combination.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Older people aren't rocking in chairs, so why do we still treat them that way?

In 'This Chair Rocks,' author Ashton Applewhite explains why everyone should be up arms about ageism.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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All the lonely people: Where do they all belong?

This is going to be a major question in the very near future.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Too much TV is bad for your health, and older people are watching it more than ever

Older people are watching more television than ever — about 4.5 hours a day — and more than any other group.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Running just 10 minutes a day can reduce your risk of early death by 27 percent

Who says you can't outrun old age?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Weekend reads: Early spring and farmers market recipes

Food items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.




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Experiences to consume in May

Experiences to consume in May: Spring is in full bloom -- get out there and experience it.




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Seasonal recipes: 5 for spinach 5/11/2010

Five recipes straight from farmers markets for spring’s abundant spinach.




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Number of farmers markets jumps 16 percent

In the past year, the greatest increase in farmers markets has been in the Midwest.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Shoppers growing warmer on buying local

Public campaigns designed to boost consumer interest in shopping at small and independent businesses appear to be paying off.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Commit to spending $10 at your farmers market

American Farmland Trust morphs the America’s Favorite Farmers Market contest into the I Love My Farmers Market Celebration..




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10 must-make recipes for summer's end

The ingredients for these perfect summer recipes soon will be hard to get. Make them now, or you’ll regret it for the next 10 months.




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Flour from grasshoppers? Students awarded $1M to fight global hunger with insects

Insects are a sustainable protein source for much of the world's poor. Soon, they may also be bread.




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5 reasons to attend your local farmers market opening day

There are dozens of reasons to go the farmers market, but opening day, these five are particularly important.




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10 recipes featuring spring farmers market produce

You’ve brought home fresh, local, seasonal produce from the farmers market. Now get creative with it in your kitchen.




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10 summer, veggie-heavy slow cooker recipes

Cook dinner without heating up your kitchen with one of these vegetarian slow cooker recipes.




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What happens when Kelly Ripa mentions a farm stand on TV?

On “Live with Kelly and Michael,” the talk show host gave a shout out to the “greatest farm stand in South Jersey.”




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Pureed Tomato, Eggplant and Yellow Bell Pepper Soup

The nip in the air says it's time to transition from summer cooking to fall cooking with this end-of-summer vegetable soup.




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An ecosystem reborn: Restoring the Petitcodiac River

After a 42-year battle, the Petitcodiac River flows freely again.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Ecollywood: Niecy Nash and Peter Fonda

Video: Niecy Nash and Peter Fonda share what? Their smart eco-tips.



  • Arts & Culture

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How to make a bird feeder with citrus peels

This DIY bird feeder uses hollow citrus rinds to create a colorful cup for birds to feast on seeds.




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Google's super solar mirrors

Google announces breakthrough in mirror technology that could cut the costs of solar thermal power in half.



  • Research & Innovations

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Feds spent $25 billion on energy in 2009

A new report from The Pew Charitable Trusts reveals that the federal government spent about $25 billion in the energy sector in 2009.




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Mini nuclear reactors may soon appear in a town near you

Experts argue that the downsized power sources can provide safe, efficient energy.




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Behind the wheel at the EcoCAR college engineer competition

Sixteen teams from colleges across the country spent three years building hybrids, plug-in hybrids and even hydrogen cars. This week in Washington, they met in




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DOE launches Apps for Energy competition

App developers can enter to win up to $30,000.




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What to expect from the 2019 hurricane season

Meteorologists predict a mostly normal 2019 hurricane season, but that doesn't mean there's no danger.



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A little boy spends his birthday savings on victims of Hurricane Dorian

6-year-old Jermaine Bell cashes in his Disney World Fund to buy hot dogs and water for hurricane evacuees.




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Bee Saving Paper gives bees an energy boost

Bee Saving Paper is like an energy drink for these oh-so-important pollinators.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How Safe Water Network is bringing safe drinking water to a million people

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like the one giving people in Ghana and India reliable access to clean water.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How the Painted Turtle gives sick kids a complete summer camp experience

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like the one that helps Kadin Hoven and his family escape the difficulties of chronic illness.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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How Green Chimneys gives special needs students and their families hope for the future

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like a therapeutic residential facility that supports 250 students and 200 animals.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Dead frog found in a Diet Pepsi can

The FDA has now confirmed that the disgusting sludge a man poured from a freshly opened Pepsi can was a dead frog or toad.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Which has more germs: Doctors' hands, or their stethoscopes?

A new study suggests there should be official rules on how often doctors clean these essential tools.




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'Deposit shelf'-equipped trash bins lend helping hand to Copenhagen's bottle collectors

Millions of bottle deposits go unclaimed in the exceptionally tidy Danish capital each year.




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Old bras get new life on the red carpet

QVC star and intimate apparel designer Kathleen Kirkwood wants to recycle your old 36Bs.




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Why junkyards fascinate and repel us

Junkyards can be fascinating, profitable and, too often, dirty and ecologically dangerous.




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China has stopped accepting recycling from other nations — and that's a problem

China will turn away 24 types of recyclable material imported from the U.S. and other countries due to concerns over contamination.




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10 uses for shredded paper

From packing materia to kitty litter and more. Here's what to do if you can't recycle your shredded paper.




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The clothes you donate don't always end up on people's backs

A large portion of the clothing you donate ends up in the landfill. Here's why — and what you can do about it.